Around nine in 10 adults in most parts of the UK are now likely to have Covid-19 antibodies, new figures suggest. The estimates range from 87.2% in Northern Ireland to 89.8% in England and 91.8% in Wales. In Scotland the estimate is lower and is closer to eight in 10 adults, or 84.7%.more
Ryanair and Easyjet passengers must continue to wear face masks on flights even after the law on wearing face masks in public places end on July 19. Prime Minister Boris Johnson announced on Monday that face coverings will no longer be a legal requirement in the fourth and final stage to ease England's lockdown, despite scientists appearing less certain about the ending of face mask rules.more
The mayor of the British capital has warned Londoners of rising rental costs. The average cost of a rented apartment, based on new analyzes, may increase by up to £ 370 per month. In connection with the publication of the data, Sadiq Khan called for new powers to be granted to him to control the real estate market.more
Two of the world's biggest airlines will trial fast-track lanes at Heathrow airport for fully-vaccinated arrivals. Under the scheme passengers on four routes will be able to upload their vaccination status before boarding.more
Fully vaccinated people in England will not have to self-isolate if a close contact tests positive for Covid from 16 August, the health secretary says.
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More than 640,000 children in England were absent from school last week due to Covid, as the government announced its plans to sweep away the current system for containing Covid outbreaks within schools, colleges and nurseries.more
Another 28,773 coronavirus cases and 37 deaths within 28 days of a positive test have been reported on Tuesday. This compares to 27,334 cases and nine deaths reported yesterday, and 20,479 COVID cases and 23 deaths last Tuesday.more
The European Commission announced that it would have no choice but to accelerate the infringement proceedings against Great Britain if London fails to fulfill its obligations towards Northern Ireland under the Brexit agreement - said the Vice-President of the European Commission, Marosz Szefczovicz.more
The Met Office has seemingly confirmed the exact date the July UK heatwave will hit England. From July 19 onwards, warm weather is poised to strike the country, banishing the downpours of June.more
The Mayor of London, Sadiq Khan is offering Londoners a golden opportunity to watch the EURO 2020 final in the heart of central London at the Trafalgar Square Fan Zone - if they get their first dose of the COVID-19 vaccine or make an appointment for their first jab by Thursday this week.more
The decision of the British Prime Minister Boris Johnson to lift the order to wear masks in closed public spaces with the transition to the final stage of recovery from the lockdown in England was highly controversial.more
After the lifting of restrictions in England, planned for July 19, the number of new coronavirus infections may reach 100,000. per day, but the data on hospitalizations and deaths are more important, and these are relatively stable - said the British Minister of Health Sajid Javidmore
England's schools will find out later how the government plans to relax rules that have led to large numbers of pupils being sent home if a single child has a positive Covid test.
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The number of young women worried about being forced to undergo a virginity test and contacting charities for help is reaching "numbers never seen before".more
Proponents of the vegan diet present it as a healthier - and less harmful to the Earth's climate - alternative to animal products, but the matter is more complex, reports the British Daily Telegraph.more
London’s top doctor has vowed the jabs roll-out will “sprint” over the next fortnight to get as many adults as possible vaccinated, as latest figures showed the capital was falling short of the Prime Minister’s targets.more
Developers who fail to meet safety standards will be prosecuted by the new construction safety regulator, and residents will have 15, not six years to make claims, the British government announced.more
U.K. Prime Minister Boris Johnson on Monday detailed the final steps in the easing of England’s lockdown rules, with a final decision due to be taken on July 12.more
Allowing fully vaccinated people to skip self-isolation risks a "loss of compliance", a psychologist has warned. Prof Robert West said the move - being considered by ministers - could breed "resentment" and encourage those without both jabs to ignore the rules.more
London firefighters today rescued 13 people who were trapped in their homes on Notting Hill when the roofs of the buildings collapsed. Neighbors and witnesses of the incident report that they heard "the sound of a bomb" and that "the streets were flooded with dust and debris".more
Archaeologists have discovered the human remains of around 200 people, believed to belong to a Christian community going back to the 6th century at a popular beach in Pembrokeshire.more
A prominent pollster for the Republican Party in the US has warned that culture wars are set to divide UK politics following a major study into voting attitudes.more
The Queen has given the George Cross to the National Health Service, recognising its staff - past and present - across the UK. In a handwritten message, Her Majesty says that NHS staff have done their work "with courage, compassion and dedication" for 73 years.more